{"podcast":{"title":"Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854","podcast_index_feed_id":7593854,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-plano-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-plano-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":2015,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Toronto News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Toronto with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From downtown developments to regional updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Toronto. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the city—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Toronto News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T14:21:18.616941+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854"},"episode":{"title":"Canada’s Defense Budget Under Fire | Toronto News","slug":"canada-s-defense-budget-under-fire-toronto-news","published_at":"2026-07-11T08:21:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854/canada-s-defense-budget-under-fire-toronto-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/520a0aa09c0d90a8","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/359e346a-ae19-40f9-97b0-0ff7b3a7c6b6.mp3","summary":"Canada’s defense spending is about to face its biggest fiscal test yet—not whether to spend more, but whether it can actually afford it. With major purchases like submarines and surveillance planes on the table and a looming 2035 target of 5% of GDP, the government must now deliver a transparent, credible financial roadmap. The UK’s recent defense secretary resignation over unworkable spending plans serves as a stark warning: without solid numbers, defense promises become political liabilities. Prime Minister Carney’s pledge for greater budget transparency comes at a critical moment as Canada negotiates multi-billion-dollar contracts. The real battle ahead isn’t about necessity, but fiscal credibility—and whether Canada can prove it can pay its way. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/520a0aa09c0d90a8","meta_description":"Canada’s defense spending is about to face its biggest fiscal test yet—not whether to spend more, but whether it can actually afford it. With major purcha…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":104,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854/episodes/canada-s-defense-budget-under-fire-toronto-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854/canada-s-defense-budget-under-fire-toronto-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}